We tried Google’s AI glasses and they’re almost there
Google demoed prototype Android XR glasses that overlay Gemini-powered translation, navigation, and other information directly into your field of view.
The Download: unlocking lithium and controlling Ebola
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One Goldman Sachs and Moody’s Veteran Is Backing This $112 Million Bet on Risk Language Models
Five Fortune Global 500 firms already run on Earthian’s AI risk models. Founder and former Harvard researcher Shayan Shokri expects 30 by 2027.
Wyndham Hotels Team With Applebee’s to Get Free Food Delivery to Your Room: ‘There’s Nothing Better Than A Burger In Bed’
Wyndham Rewards members can now get free Applebee’s delivery to their hotel rooms with orders over $15 — plus bonus points.
Americans Can’t Spell ‘Business’ — These Are the 9 Other Words They Struggle With, According to Google
New research analyzed Google searches for “how to spell” — and the results reveal which common words Americans struggle with most.
Trump Mobile confirms it exposed customers’ personal data, including phone numbers and home addresses
President Trump’s branded cell phone maker and cell provider said the exposure was linked to a third-party platform, and was evaluating whether it needs to notify customers.
Meta quietly launches a new Reddit-like app called Forum
The company describes the app as a “dedicated space built for deeper discussions, real answers and communities you care about.”
Smart ring maker Oura files to go public
The Finnish company said in September that it has sold 5.5 million smart rings to date.
7 Decisions That Determine Whether Your Merger Succeeds or Fails in the First 100 Days
Most mergers don’t fail on strategy — they fail in the first 100 days when leaders avoid hard decisions around culture, ownership and what the new company will actually become.
What Ted Lasso Understands About Leadership That Most Founders Get Wrong
As Ted Lasso returns this summer, its leadership lessons offer founders a practical blueprint for leading under pressure with clarity, trust and impact.
If You Own the First Hour of Your Day, You Own Everything That Follows
There is a shift happening in how companies are being built; focus is moving upstream into behavior, specifically the first hour of the day.